1. Balance is the equilibrium of various elements in a work of art. Asymmetrical Balance Symmetrical Balance

6. BilateralRadial

11. Sanskrit word meaning “circle” or “completion” Represent wholeness and unity Designs range from simple to complex

12. Navajo Indians Roman CatholicsCeltic Tribes

13. Commonly used in Buddhism and Hinduism to aid in meditation.

15. Use the paper circles provided to sketch 2-3 designs for your final project Create 4 lines of symmetry by folding circle in half 4 times You should have 8 even sections in your circle template as shown With your pencil, start sketching shapes and designs Be sure to repeat the same shapes and designs in all sections of your template Your goal is to create unity through repetition of shapes which represent radial symmetry Remember that these are just preliminary sketches and do not have to be perfect

16. Students should be able to differentiate between asymmetrical, symmetrical, and radial balance Students should be able to follow project criteria and use time wisely Students should be able to create an original work of art that demonstrates working knowledge of radial symmetry Students should apply the elements of art and principles of design in their work

17. Wikipedia: Mandala. (2013). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandala http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandala The Mandala Project. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.mandalaproject.org/What/Index.html http://www.mandalaproject.org/What/Index.html